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YD52 AXM

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

78,963 mi
Last recorded78,963 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 AXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 78,963 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks

Fail 5 Nov 2016 78,963 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 78,040 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 78,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 77,232 miles

Slight play in steering column

Fail 8 Nov 2014 77,232 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in steering column

Pass 27 Nov 2013 75,942 miles

see refusal certificate number 929193523326

Fail 19 Nov 2013 75,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear bump stops missing

condensation in nearside headlight

nearside front tyre on legal limit worn inner edge tread not cut as deep

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit worn inner edge tread not cut as deep

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 74,573 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 64,224 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 64,224 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre stop light out

Pass 22 Nov 2010 50,781 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 50,781 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cut in nearside front tyre but no cords exposed

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2008 45,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 45,028 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 28,620 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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YD52 AXM is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 68,158 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD52 AXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YD52 AXM registered?

YD52 AXM is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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